Alapark Events

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History of Gulf Pirates
When: 05/07/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Come to the Nature Center to hear exciting tales of the local pirates who traversed the Gulf!

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Homeschool Series: Insects
When: 05/07/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center

Welcome to our Homeschool Series! Come celebrate all the creepy crawlies and flying insects.

Fees may apply.

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Bingo at the Clubhouse!
When: 05/08/2026 at 05:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse

Come on down to the Clubhouse and play bingo with us!

Fees may apply.

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Junior Ranger Journey: Fishing at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 05/08/2026 at 01:00 PM
Meeting Place: Marina Pavilion

Junior Ranger Journey: Fishing at Joe Wheeler State Park

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Guided Pier Walk
When: 05/08/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier

Join our Naturalists as they guide you on an exclusive tour of the Pier!

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Junior Ranger Adventure
When: 05/08/2026 at 04:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center

Join our interpretive team in adventuring through the park and earn your Junior Ranger badge!

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Fairy Houses
When: 05/08/2026 at 04:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Unleash your creativity and create fairy houses with us!

Fees may apply.

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Junior Ranger 101
When: 05/08/2026 at 05:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outdoor Classroom

Join the Naturalist to learn what it takes to become an Alabama State Parks Junior Ranger! Fees may apply.

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Weekly Birdwatching Adventure
When: 05/09/2026 at 08:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse

Join our park naturalist at the Clubhouse and set off on a birding adventure!

Fees may apply.

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Animal Moms
When: 05/09/2026 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center

Join us this Mother's Day Weekend as we learn more about the amazing moms of the animal world!

Fees may apply.

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Backyard Birds
When: 05/09/2026 at 02:00 PM
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center

Can you name all the birds in your backyard? Join us to find out all about them and make a bird feeder to take home!

Fees may apply.

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From Blooms to Brews: Teas from Nature
When: 05/09/2026 at 02:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center

Celebrate National Wildflower Week!

Fees may apply.

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Hidden Waterfall Hike
When: 05/09/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: First Parking Loop at Beach Pavilion

Join us for an exciting, guided hike to Chewacla’s natural waterfall—the Hidden Falls!

Fees may apply.

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Bartram Nature Journal Hike
When: 05/09/2026 at 10:00 AM

Easygoing walk through the trails of DeSoto State Park, pausing to notice the small wonders around us

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Mother's Day Leaf Printing
When: 05/09/2026 at 03:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom

Make a heartfelt gift for your mom at Chewacla State Park!